ringmaster
noun
ring·mas·ter
ˈriŋ-ˌma-stər 
: one in charge of performances in a ring (as of a circus)
broadly
: a supervisor or moderator especially of a performance or presentation
the ringmaster of a talk show
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Among its attendees were world champions Sir Jackie Stewart, Mario Andretti and Nigel Mansell, as well as former F1 ringmaster Bernie Ecclestone.
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Luke Smith, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
Half circus ringmaster, half Greek chorus, the actor introduced Lamar and then stuck around to goad and heckle him as the show unfolded.
—Jason Lamphier, EW.com, 10 Feb. 2025
This is exciting and fun, and has Lynchian touches like a ringmaster, industrial backdrops, and some bright-blue lighting.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
As real estate agent Greg, Matt Rogers makes for a delightful ringmaster of this three-ring circus.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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Luke Smith, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
Half circus ringmaster, half Greek chorus, the actor introduced Lamar and then stuck around to goad and heckle him as the show unfolded.
—Jason Lamphier, EW.com, 10 Feb. 2025
This is exciting and fun, and has Lynchian touches like a ringmaster, industrial backdrops, and some bright-blue lighting.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
As real estate agent Greg, Matt Rogers makes for a delightful ringmaster of this three-ring circus.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Ringmaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ringmaster. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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ringmaster
noun
ring·mas·ter
ˈriŋ-ˌmas-tər
: one in charge of performances in a ring (as of a circus)
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